Category: Sports and Fitness

WGC Invitational (US-TN): August 5-8

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One of four international golfing competitions each year, the WGC Invitational typically takes place in the United States. Actual venue set in early in the year.

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Disk Golf Day, Ntl.: August 7

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Polka Day, Ntl.: August 9

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International Polka Day commemorates the polka dance. On this day, people who love polka dance it. Originating in Eastern Europe, the polka was very popular during the pre-WWII period.

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Left-hander's Day, Intl.: August 13

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Bowling Day, Ntl.: August 14

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Football, AFL Founded (1959): August 14

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Today is the anniversary of the first meeting of the American Football League (AFL). This league was created by owners and in 1969 merged with the National Football League (NFL). Among the conditions of...

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Healthy Bones Action Week (AU): August 16-...

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IAAF World U20 Championships (KE): August...

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Postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19, most venues have scheduled for the next year. . First held in 1986, IAAF World U20 Championships features athletes under the age of 20 competing in a variety of events....

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Little League World Series: August 19-29

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24 Hours of Le Mans (FR): August 21-22

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Postponed from June in 2021 due to COVID-19. The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the longest...

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Paralympics (JP): August 24 - September 5

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Resceduled from 2020. The Paralympics is the largest competition of impaired athletics in the world and include both the summer and winter games, each held every four years on alternating two year periods...

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European Athletics U18 Championships (IT):...

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Postponed from 2020 due to COVID-19. This bi-annual sporting competition event features athletes from Eurasia competing from the ages of 18 and under. Each country participating may send up to two athlete...

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Grand Prix of Belgium (BE): August 27-29

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This date is estimated. The Grand Prix of Belgium is part of the Formula One World Championship circuit. First held in the Spa region in 1921, this race is been known for its unpredictable weather.

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Trail Mix (GORP) Day, Ntl.: August 31

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National Trail Mix Day, or GORP Day (Good Old Raisins and Peanuts/ GORP) is a food holiday in the United States celebrates trail mix, a high energy mix of dried fruits, nuts and whole grains. This is a...

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Anti-boredom Month, Ntl.: July

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National Anti-Boredom Month is an unofficial observance in the United States designed to help parents keep children busy and engaged during their summer vacation. Most cities have a list of activities t...

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Family Golf Month: July

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Family Golf Month, sponsored by the PGA of America occurs each July. Every year there is a new focus. This month features activities all over the country designed to help kids get involved in golf. Acti...

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Parks & Recreation Month, Ntl.: July

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National Parks and Recreation Month focuses on the importance of parks and their contribution to quality of life. Parks provide a venue for relaxation, socialization and exercise. Throughout the month, pa...

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Cherry Pit Spitting Day, Intl. (US-MI): Ju...

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Hop-a-Park Day: July 3

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Hop-a-Park Day falls on or around the July 4th holiday in the United States and is designed to encourage people to go out of their homes and spend the day exploring their various local parks. It always oc...

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Grand Prix of Austria (AT): July 4

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The Grand Prix of Austria is an annual race requiring 71 laps and an overall distance of 307.02 km

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